ZIP code 61610, covering Zcta 61610, IL, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 91 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $980M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 61610 is hailstorms, with 91 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Zcta 61610 has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Zcta 61610 has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $956.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Zcta 61610 has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Zcta 61610 has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Zcta 61610 has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $21.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 61610 was EF4 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $910M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $45M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($21.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61610 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 61610, IL, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 61610 (ZIP 61610) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $21.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Zcta 61610 has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $956.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61610 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $910M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $980M in property damage in the Zcta 61610, IL area (ZIP 61610). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →